March 19, 2020

Yesterday Lancer and Kim were able to spend two hours with Shannon. All the prayers for them to be able to see her were definitely felt when they got the news that there were making a special one-time exception, and then walked into the hospital where there were signs and security preventing entry. 

Lancer and Kim had to suit up in protective gear to enter her isolated room. She is heavily sedated so she cannot respond to them. They spoke to her, told her stories about things that have been going on with family and friends, shared well-wishes from family and friends, and sang to her. When Kim started singing ‘I am a child of God’, the EEG machine lit up with brain activity, and she appeared to shed some tears. The two hours flew by. 

Shannon remains in critical, but stable condition. The medical teams continue to run tests, and monitor her, but mostly they are having her rest and recover for her trauma, keeping her as comfortable as possible. 

Everyone is awaiting Shannon’s negative COVID-19 test and praying her parents will be able to be with her again this weekend. Lancer and Kim are currently staying at their home with Shannon's younger siblings until visitation at the hospital becomes more frequent. Because of the precautions surrounding the COVID virus, they are not accepting visitors unless previously arranged. 

The hospital staff is very sorry that they are under such strict orders, and have been doing all they can within their power to be accommodating. They keep her parents updated frequently, and allow them to FaceTime in to see Shannon- even though Shannon is unaware, it’s good to see her. 

Thank you for all the prayer and support. Please continue to pray that Shannon’s vital systems will heal, that the doctors will continue to be guided in her care, that her COVID test will be negative, and that the decision makers allow her parents to come see her.